CUSTOM ARCHIVAL-QUALITY FRAMES CRAFTED IN PORTLAND, OREGON FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS
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About Us
With more than two decades of combined experience as an industry leader in Portland, we are professionals who care deeply about our craft.
Whether it’s a cherished photograph, artist print, or large canvas, our team of framers create custom works that are approachable, beautiful, and memorable. The shop is run by Tad Simpson-William, who has worked with The Portland Art Museum, private art collectors, and public art in the Portland area.
Archival Materials
At Art of Framing, we proudly source hundreds of archival materials to choose from.
We believe that each memory deserves our undivided attention. We ensure that the framing materials we choose will fit your personal style and budget, as well as the space where the artwork will live.
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We carry Conservation Clear glass and Museum Glass. Conservation Clear glass effectively blocks up to 99% of UV light rays to protect against fading and help keep framed pieces brighter, longer. Museum Glass also effectively blocks up to 99% of harmful UV light, and provides a nearly invisible finish.
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We carry conservation mats with 100% virgin alpha cellulose. Our mats are acid-free, lignin-free, and meet the industry’s highest standards for conservation-grade picture matting. Our selection is sourced from Ragmat Conservation by Crescent and Alphamat by Nielson-Bainbridge.
We carry two matboard options to choose from, and they both come in a large variety of colors:
4 ply, approximately 1/16” thick
8 ply, approximately 1/8” thick
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We strive to give our customers as many choices of moulding as possible, and we are proud to carry moulding from the following companies as well as our in-house custom, closed-corner frames:
Framers Inventory
Larson Juhl
Bella
NW Frameworks
Roma
Fotiou
Studio
Engelson
Global Designer Moulding
Universal Arquati
Omega
AMPF
House of Maes
The Chester Frame Company
Northwest Frameworks
Bella Moulding + Prisma Frames
Our Process
Every framing project is unique, and our private consultations allow us to work one-on-one with our clients.
Design Appointments
We can schedule appointments to design but also do walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. Give us a call or fill out the contact form below to schedule a consultation or appointment.
Project Rates
We believe in style and budget. With hundreds of mouldings to choose from, we have what it takes to design something that fits most any budget. Give us a call or stop by for a free quote.
Turnaround Time
We have a two-week turnaround time for most jobs and do our best to accommodate your timeline.